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December 24, 2012

Twelve drummers drumming: In the original Catholic version, the twelve drummers represent the
twelve living apostles in Christ’s restored
church. Look up information about the apostles and prophets on lds.org.

AssignmentCreate an apostle memory matching game by making fifteen cards with the
apostles’ pictures and fifteen cards with their names; children must
match the faces with the names.

December 23, 2012

These
symbolize the eleven faithful apostles in Christ’s original church.

AssignmentSee
if you can name all of them. Talk about who these men were before they
were called as apostles: Peter, Andrew, James, and John were fishermen;
Matthew was a tax collector. Why did Christ call men from such humble
circumstances? How did these men learn and grow through their
experiences with Christ?

December 22, 2012

These signify the Ten Commandments, found in Exodus 20 and Mosiah
12-13.

Assignment Discuss each commandment or draw a picture to represent each one.
Have each family member share an experience in which they chose to
follow one of the commandments even though it may not have been the
easiest choice.

December 21, 2012

I really truly love my calling as the Primary President. I feel so blessed to be able to work with such amazing little children. I understand completely the loveJesus has for little children. I think about them all day. I can't wait to see them each and every Sunday. I feel its one of the most important callings on earth, teaching and educating the children of the world. I have always been the pied piper of little children (and cats) but I love that I have been blessed with the talents and abilities that I have.

I am truly blessed!

This past weekend I had the opportunity to take a group of 8-11 year old kiddos to the Portland temple. While our youth did baptisms we went to the visitor center. Where we watched a wonderful Christmas movie. Mr. Krueger's Christmas.

Then the kids had a scavenger hunt in the visitor center. They had a blast. It was so fun to see them learning more about the gospel and having a fun time doing it. I want to thank all those that participated, especially the really sweet sister missionaries at the temple.

Directions:
Preheat oven
to 350 degrees. Boil chicken with salt and pepper. Reserve liquid. Shred chicken. Prepare lasagna noodles according to the directions
listed on package, drain pasta and align noodles in a single layer on a
large sheet of wax paper.
In a mixing
bowl toss together shredded chicken, 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan
cheese, Romano cheese and 3 Tbsp fresh parsley, set aside.
In
a separate mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer set on low speed,
blend cream cheese until smooth, then mix in milk, dried basil, garlic
powder, onion powder and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture
into the chicken mixture and toss to evenly coat, reserve remaining
cream cheese mixture.
Spread 1/3
cup of the chicken mixture into an even layer along the length of each
cooked lasagna noodle then roll noodles to opposite end. Spread 1/4 cup
of the remaining cream cheese mixture along the bottom of a 13 x 9. Align pasta snugly and side by side in baking dish - 2 rows of 5.
Add a cup of reserved liquid to remaining cream cheese mixture,
and pour over lasagna rolls, being sure to cover tops of pasta entirely so they don't dry while
baking. Sprinkle tops evenly with remaining 1 cup Mozzarella cheese.
Bake in preheated oven 25 - 30 minutes until heated through and cheese
has melted. Sprinkle top evenly with remaining 1 Tbsp chopped fresh
parsley. Serve warm.

These represent
the nine fruits of the spirit found in Galatians 5:22.

AssignmentOn a piece of
paper folded in the middle, write on one side family members’ ideas of
how they feel when the Spirit is present, and on the other side how they
feel when the Spirit is not present. Discuss what you could do as a
family to have the Spirit dwell in your home.

December 20, 2012

I made these wonderful Peppermint Marshmallows. I found a marshmallow recipe somewhere, which I can not find now. And then I divided the mix put peppermint extract and red dye into one section and sprinkled it with candy cane.

DirectionsMelt
butter, sugar, and water to a boil take off heat. Add 1 cup chocolate
chips and vanilla. Mix until melted, add eggs one at a time mix good.
Gradually add flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir until smooth. Stir in
the remaining chips and *nuts*. Pour into a greased 8x8 baking dish.
Bake at 325 degrees for 30-35 min.

2. Prepare the cookie dough: In a medium bowl, use
an electric mixer to combine butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Mix
in milk and vanilla. Mix in flour just until combined. Stir in
chocolate chips.

3. Spread cookie dough over the cooled brownies. Refrigerate until
the dough is quite firm. It's okay to speed up the process and place it
in the freezer too. The firmer the dough, the easier it will be to cut
into neat squares.

December 17, 2012

These symbolize the first five books of the Old Testament (known in
some religions as the Torah or the Pentateuch). Christ
led Moses and the children of Israel to the promised land and there were many miracles that happened along the way.

AssignmentTalk about miracles you have experienced in your own lives.I have been witness to and receiver of many wonderful blessings. I have been blessed with an incredibly amazing and handsome husband. I was blessed with the best calling in the church, the primary. My own life is a miracle. I am grateful to be alive and to enjoy all the beautiful fruits of the world.

December 16, 2012

These represent the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John),
because each of these disciples call out to the world through their
testimonies of Jesus Christ.

Assignment:Look up “Gospels” in the Bible Dictionary;
look at the chart that depicts harmony in the gospels and notice how
several of these four men testified of some of the same events from
Christ’s life.